fact or fiction
Is it a fact or is it merely fiction? Fact or Fiction explores relationship myths and truths to get your head out of the clouds and back into romantic reality.
Not Prepared To Fail
Introduction There are many ways to view winter and prepare for it. This challenge is another I know I might fail at. It seems the criteria and qualities that get you favoured by Vocal are ones I do not have. Having said that, my friends and audience know how excellent my work is.
By Mike Singleton đź’ś Mikeydred 30 days ago in Humans
The Heaviest Schoolbag
It was nearly noon, and the scorching sun hung high directly over this prime-location elementary school in downtown Taipei. With just fifteen minutes left until 12:00 PM, a crowd had already gathered at the school gate—parents and after-school care teachers waiting to pick up their children. Among the expectant faces was Rita, the foreign domestic helper for Yu-Xiang’s family.
By Water&Well&Pageabout a month ago in Humans
Light the Spirit of Winter. Top Story - December 2025.
The winter season often holds bittersweet nostalgic memories. In the Southern hemisphere, locals will recall long winter days and a BarB at the beach, but in the Northern hemisphere, the ghosts of Christmas past are released during the longest nights before solstice. For many, 'tis the season of Anhedonia. The lack of interest, enjoyment or pleasure is a common symptom of many mental health conditions.
By Katherine D. Grahamabout a month ago in Humans
Giraffe, Hippo, and Happiness
In the heart of the grassy plains lived Ms. Giraffe, contentedly munching on leaves high up in a tree. Ms. Giraffe was in a joyful mood, humming a little tune between bites. She savored the blue skies, the white clouds, the gentle caress of the breeze, and the pleasant warmth of the sun dappling her skin. The air up there was wonderfully crisp and clean. She loved her elevated perch!
By Water&Well&Pageabout a month ago in Humans
Choose Partner Who Makes You Alive
Truly capable people, when choosing a life partner, consider only one thing: can this person give you a sense of life? This "sense of life" isn't about romance, passion, or a willingness to spend money or be overly attentive. It's about whether being with this person makes you more vibrant, more yourself, more free, more relaxed, and even gives you that feeling of "it's good to be alive."
By Emily Chan - Life and love sharingabout a month ago in Humans
The Standard You Walk Past...
It's the first night of Hanukkah, but where families should be celebrating together, they're grieving instead. This afternoon on Bondi Beach, two gunmen opened fire. There was a third gunman, who was disarmed by a bystander before police arrived. IEDs were found in a van nearby, belonging to one of the shooters.
By Natasja Roseabout a month ago in Humans
Bondi Beach Attack: Fear, Humanity, and What We Remember
Some days stay with us long after the sun goes down. Not because they were loud or dramatic, but because they broke a sense of safety we quietly trusted. The Bondi Beach attack was one of those days. A place known for light, laughter, and salt in the air suddenly felt fragile. People who went out for an ordinary day carried home a heavy question: how can something so familiar turn frightening so quickly? This article does not rush to answers. It slows down. It remembers the people, the fear, and the moments of human response that followed. To understand the bondi beach attack, we need more than facts. We need context, care, and honesty.
By Muqadas khanabout a month ago in Humans
When Success Sends Parents Away
The taxi did not wait. It dropped Anna at the entrance of the care home, unloaded two suitcases, and disappeared down a clean European street lined with cafés and bicycles. Her daughter had already left. A meeting. A flight. A life that could not pause.
By Aarsh Malikabout a month ago in Humans
When Power Shapes Global Chaos
A Complaint on Trump: When Power Shapes Global Chaos Leadership in a globalized world carries a weight far heavier than national borders. Decisions made in powerful offices do not remain contained within one country; they travel across oceans, destabilize regions, and redefine lives far removed from the original source. This reality makes accountability essential, especially when leadership choices amplify conflict rather than resolve it.
By Wings of Time about a month ago in Humans
Qantas A380 Wing Damage and the Fragility of Trust in Flight
Airplanes carry more than passengers. They carry trust. Every time someone steps onto a flight, they hand over control to metal, engineering, and unseen systems working quietly in the background. When news breaks about Qantas A380 wing damage, it does more than raise technical questions. It stirs unease. People imagine altitude, pressure, and thin air between safety and fear. Most travelers do not understand aircraft wings in detail, but they understand vulnerability. This article explores what Qantas A380 wing damage means, how such issues are detected, why they happen, and how aviation balances safety with human confidence. It is not about panic. It is about understanding.
By Muqadas khanabout a month ago in Humans
